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Curlewis, VIC 3222
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$720,000
market range $675K-$800K
Median Unit
$730,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+8.0%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
Investment snapshot for Curlewis
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Curlewis market and investor summary
In Curlewis, VIC 3222, the median house sells for around $720K, on a gross rental yield of 4.0% for houses. House prices have moved +8.0% over the past year and +6.0% over three years. At 1.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.0% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Curlewis: people, income and schools
Curlewis has a resident population of roughly 4,175, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 11% over five years. At a median age of 34, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 82% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $95,000 a year (about $1,830 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 7.6 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Locally, around 30% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 6 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Curlewis sits about 54 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 10 for walkability and 15 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 4,175
- +11% over 5yr
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $95,000/yr
- Households renting
- 30%
- Family households
- 82%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 6
- avg ICSEA 1023
- Unemployment
- 3.8%
- Distance to CBD
- 54 km
- Walk score
- 10/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Curlewis
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What should I check before investing in Curlewis?
Curlewis has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +8.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Curlewis?
The median property price in Curlewis, VIC 3222 is $720K for houses and $730K for units.
What rental yield does Curlewis show?
The gross rental yield in Curlewis is 4.0% for houses and 3.1% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Curlewis?
House prices in Curlewis are up 8.0% over the past year and up 6.0% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Curlewis?
The current vacancy rate in Curlewis is 1.6%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Curlewis?
Curlewis has a population of approximately 4,175 residents, with a median age of 34.
What schools are near Curlewis?
There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Curlewis. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Curlewis affordable to buy in?
A median house in Curlewis costs about 7.6 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Curlewis's population growing?
The population of Curlewis has grown about 11% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Curlewis from the CBD?
Curlewis is about 54 km from the CBD.
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